Mikes 2gr roadster

[Paul Woods]

This one has a bit of Woodsport history, previously belonging to Loadswine (Nigel) it was our first V6 Mk3 using the 3vz-fe engine. Years later and Mike is the new owner and has decided she needs a 2gr, so without further ado here is the car in question...

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Old V6 removed...

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The old 3vz engine mount needed to be removed and the inner wing/chassis area replated, then my 2gr jig installed...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/123.jpg

New 2gr engine mount welded in and sealed....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/124.jpg

Front crossmember modified...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/125.jpg

Access hatch enlarged and framed...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/126.jpg

The bay now needs a repaint, and further work before the engine can be fitted.

I am waiting on 2gr parts arriving from the US now before further work can be carried out.

[snowtigger]

We should rename this car as boomerang as it keeps coming back again lol, it's about time this car had a 2gr its been begging for it.



que six million dollar man music we can rebuild him to be lighter faster stronger and more powerfull.

[loadswine]

Wow, I miss my old car! Yep, it does deserve the 2GR, I loved it with the 3VZ, so it should be beyond awesome now!

[Paul Woods]

Today saw the cam covers painted gunmetal grey and the intake plenum 3P0 red, same shade as the car, and my MK1, in fact i love this colour scheme so much i am doing the exact same thing on my own 2gr, the red and gunmetal just works so well.... i'm using a special self etching plastic primer on these intakes if anyone is interested in doing their own, i'm getting fantastic results these days.

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This is pretty much ready to be fitted to the gearbox.

[snowtigger]

That looks very nice mine looks very boring now compared to this colour scheme, very jealous of you both.

[hudster]

Looking good love it

[ayresyboy]

Looking lovely! I want to do my plenum like this!

What oil do you recommend for this engine Paul?

[Paul Woods]

Hi Andy, 5w30 is the recommended oil. All parts have now arrived from the US so I can crack on now.

[Paul Woods]

A busy few days, the bay is now 100% prepped for the engine, access hatch finished, heatshielding done and bay resprayed...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/318.jpg

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Monday will see the engine and gearbox together and hanging in its new home.

[Paul Woods]

Flywheel and clutch fitted...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/372.jpg

Engine installed...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/373.jpg

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Shiney shiney...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/376.jpg

[MRV6]

Looking very nice there mate, you ever thought of doing this a living instead of prostitution?

[Paul Woods]

If I came off the game you'd have no sex life.......... sorry couldn't chat on Friday mate, it all went mental.

[MRV6]

No probs mate, I might pop over tomorrow if you can remember how to work the kettle.

[Paul Woods]

I've never forgotten.... I just shout "Geoff, coffee!"

[MRV6]

I won't ask what you do when you want a shite then.

[Paul Woods]

I shag a Geordie, and wait 9 months.

[MRV6]

That's going to be bonny, you and a Geordie's love child. Be like something out of the star wars bar.

[Paul Woods]

Or Spennymoor working mans club, as it's known.

[MRV6]

Aye it is the dark side.

[dgh938peg]

I'm actually taking a shite while reading this & the laughter is seriously interfering with my TCM ... (Turd Crimping Muscle) :D

[snowtigger]

You should be there to see the pictures you'd shit a house brick.

[Paul Woods]

All mounts now completed, subframe refitted and new bushings fitted...
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[loadswine]

Feck! That looks good!:cool:

[pilotpete]

Paul, the heatshield that you've used in the engine bay - is it the self adhesive type & if so what's your source please ?

[snowtigger]

Feck! That looks good!:cool:

Bet you wish you had it know eh?

[Torero]

The best arse I've seen in a long time :thumbsup:

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/500.jpg

[snowtigger]

The best arse I've seen in a long time :thumbsup:

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2013/04/500.jpg

Ooooh cheeky wait till I see that stunner of a gf of yours lol.

[Torero]

Ooooh cheeky wait till I see that stunner of a gf of yours lol.
LOL just don't let the wife find out, Mike.

[Paul Woods]

Gear linkages done, exhaust done and wiring will be completed by the end of next week.